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"But you are not of the cold-blooded English," Don Carlos objected,

skilfully guiding her through the maze of dancers "I have heard that

the Irish are as warm-blooded as the Latins, and can love and hate with

the same passionate intensity You, I feel sure, dear lady, would be

capable of loving wonderfully were your heart really awakened And

some instinct tells me it is I ill awaken your heart and kindle

the fires of passion dor tone, thrilled Myra anew, but she

shocked and offended

"You flatter yourself, señor," she said, with a disdainful glance and a

note of contenorant

of English conventionalities, your remarks are unpardonable Would you

care to repeat to Mr Standish, to whoed to be married,

what you have just said?"

"Yes, if you so desire," responded Don Carlos callish or otherwise--do not concern s, and I am master of my own

destiny Shall I tell your Mr Standish that I fell in love with you